This is pretty interesting, but wouldn't it depend which lifts you're riding and what day you're there?

At Northstar, the runs off the backside lift are almost all blacks, and for that reason it's generally quieter over there than the main mountain. So if you just hit that lift all day, you'd get different results than riding bunny runs on a crowded day.

I ride Sugar Bowl a lot and the Summit Chair, with a lot of the steeper runs off it, isn't always/often open.

^true - that poll only accounts for lift speed and vertical feet...not if the snow is worth a shit and/or crowds. I'd rather have the slow lifts and deep pow/low crowds at my local resort than a zoo speeding up for ice.

I can see why Mt. Rose is on there - their lifts are insanely fast (except the lift on their double black chutes...it's actually relatively slow). Also, the snow there is frequently world class deep (is robnezz taking it for granted?)

The fact squaw isn't on there is a bit mentally challenged. Yeah, their lifts aren't the worlds fastest, but I can't imagine the overall experience on any east coast resort comparing.

Hmm weird, I thought Mt Baldy would be listed because I heard Mt Baldy had one of the steepest slopes on the west coast.

Mt. Baldy is nowhere near to being to the top30 by a long shot,they may have a few steep trails and there but most of them are usually roped off due to lack of snow they have,unless you like riding on rocks and dirt.All the lifts are in desperate need of a upgrade.Chair #1 is the worst,it's old,slow and most of seats are placed with broken wood,20 mins up on that just to get to main lodge is dreadful.

Gee, what a shock. No midwest "resorts" on the list. Not that we have actual mountains, but we do have vertical slopes with lifts. As shitty as they may be. Shorter runs would I think also equal shorter lift ride time.

I'm assuming the survey accounts for time waiting for and riding the lift. Are they counting someone just going and going or someone that's leisurely about their day? You know though, if we really need a good study of this I'd be willing to track myself at each resort if they want to sponsor that adventure.

according to the topo map, baldy's terrain is definitely super steep. If I just happened to be near there, with all my equipment, and they had an exceptionally good year (I'm sure it happens every other decade or so), I'd love to check it out...but, in reality, no reason to travel there with the snow-laden sierra nevada so close

You're right for the most part. The problem with this poll is that it collected data only from users of a specific app on their mobile devices. So, while the data may be misleading, I guess what this poll really shows is how many riders/skiers at each resort have their phones out tracking their runs.

I'm proud to say I don't fall into that group. I'd rather focus on enjoying the snow and outdoor lifestyle than technology. My 2 cents.

Pretty misleading title for the article. Really doesn't address anything I go to a resort for. Hunter Mountain is a decent day trip for NYC riders but 12th in North America is laughable. It gets pretty damn crowded at times too.

Pretty misleading title for the article. Really doesn't address anything I go to a resort for. Hunter Mountain is a decent day trip for NYC riders but 12th in North America is laughable. It gets pretty damn crowded at times too.

I was surprised to see Hunter on the list. On an off day it's probably pretty good riding the six man lift to the top, I wouldn't expect it to be nationally ranked, it probably has more Alpine Replay users than most mountains.

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